Jemma Johnson: Good Guy
Jemma Johnson Strikes Back with Empowerment-Pop Anthem “Good Guy”
by Jack Rush
UK alt-pop artist Jemma Johnson returns with a bang on “Good Guy,” the standout single from her new EP Dark Side. With its punchy 90s pop influences and a sharp emotional edge, the track hits like a diary entry turned power anthem—raw, catchy, and gloriously mardy.
At its heart, “Good Guy” is about waking up to the truth. The “nice guy” mask slips, and underneath is something colder, more manipulative. Jemma channels that realization into a defiant chorus that glows with self-worth and stings with hard-won clarity. “It’s about someone who looks like a ‘good guy’ on the surface,” she says, “but underneath, there’s something much darker. Writing this song felt like taking my power back.”
Built around a slick blend of piano pop and alt-pop polish, the track showcases Jemma’s knack for crafting emotionally charged hooks with mass appeal. Her voice moves from vulnerable to victorious without missing a beat, and the production gives it all the right space to shine.
A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Jemma has quietly been building momentum through festival slots (Tramlines, Y-Not, MiCannes), high-profile support gigs (Charlie Simpson, The Deep Blue), and radio love from BBC Introducing, Radio 1, and Radio X. Her growing catalog reflects a sharp songwriting instinct and a clear vision, and “Good Guy” might be her most immediate track yet.
For fans of Holly Humberstone, Maisie Peters, or early Alanis with a synth-pop twist, Dark Side marks a pivotal moment—and “Good Guy” is its fierce, standout calling card.
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